Research Coordinator

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Nottingham is looking for a Research Coordinator to manage international stroke clinical trials. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing vital support for trial setups, management, and administration. Responsibilities include maintaining trial databases, coordinating meetings, and ensuring administrative coverage. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and access to various employment benefits while fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Access to fitness and health facilities

Staff discounts

Attractive pension scheme

Competitive holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual who works well in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in managing clinical trials and handling trial data.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large, multi-centre UK and international stroke clinical trials.
• Support trial team with setup, management, and closure of trials.
• Oversee trial administrators and monitor workloads.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Administrative skills

Job description

Area

Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences

Location

University Park

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum pro‑ra depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Monday 02 February 2026

Reference

MED283025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Coordinator within Stroke in the School of Medicine’s Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Nottingham. The role holder will be based at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team coordinating large, multi-centre UK and international stroke clinical trials.

You will be a highly motivated and personable individual who works well as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, using your own initiative. The successful candidate will support the stroke clinical trials team to set up, help manage, and close down completed trials. Support will include, but not be limited to: processing both national and international trial payments, maintaining trial information in the databases and trial files, and supporting with general clinical trial administration, such as arranging essential trial management meetings, taking minutes and coordinating arrangements for conference attendance.

The role holder will also oversee the work of the trial administrators, monitoring workloads and ensuring trial administrative cover is in place.

The University of Nottingham provides generous employment packages whilst supporting the well‑being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a competitive holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

This post is offered on a part-time (18 hours per week), fixed-term contract until 1st July 2028.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Cameron Skinner, email: [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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